Former US President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has spread to his bones and other organs, his son Hunter Biden said in an interview with the BBC. According to Hunter Biden, the illness is extremely painful and debilitating. Despite the diagnosis, the 83-year-old former president continues to work and, as his son said, «has great faith in his country».
Briefly about the main points
- Hunter Biden spoke to the BBC about his father’s condition.
- According to him, the cancer had metastasised to the bones and beyond.
- His son described the course of the illness as painful and exhausting.
- According to his son, the former president is still working.
- In May 2025, Joe Biden was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer.
The former president’s son described the severe course of the illness
Hunter Biden He spoke emotionally about his father’s condition during an interview with the BBC’s Newsnight programme. He said that watching his father battle cancer was «very sad», and described the cancer itself as a difficult ordeal for the family.
According to him, the illness causes Joe Biden causes severe pain and is extremely debilitating. Hunter Biden described his father as the heart of their family and expressed admiration for his resilience.
At the same time, the former president’s son stated that Joe Biden remains involved in politics and is keen to continue speaking in public. He also described his father as someone who continues to work despite his health.
The diagnosis was announced after the end of his presidency
In May 2025, Joe Biden was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that had metastasised to his bones. The latest statement from his son contains new information about the further spread of the disease.
Prior to this, Biden had been undergoing treatment for skin cancer.
The interview also touched on the pardon of Hunter Biden
In the same conversation, Hunter Biden acknowledged that the pardon granted to him by his father in December 2024 was not the best decision for the American people, the Constitution or Joe Biden’s political legacy. At the same time, he said he was grateful for the decision.
The pardon was full and unconditional. It covered the federal conviction in the firearms case, the tax case in which Hunter Biden pleaded guilty, and any potential federal offences committed between 2014 and 2024.
Hunter Biden has stated that he has no intention of standing for elected office. Instead, he plans to devote his time to issues relating to addiction and recovery.
